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  • Rated 4 stars

Those acquainted with McDermott's charming tales for the younger set may want to be warned about the nature of this particular story--one of his darker ones like "The Magic Tree". Same incredible McDermott flare. Well, this is the tale of Daedalus and Icarus--and we all know how that ends....

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      • Rated 4 stars

    Those acquainted with McDermott's charming tales for the younger set may want to be warned about the nature of this particular story--one of his darker ones like "The Magic Tree". Same incredible McDermott flare. Well, this is the tale of Daedalus and Icarus--and we all know how that ends. McDermott does not shy away from the emotional tragedy, and the illustrations are of course gorgeous.

    Backroads wrote this review Monday, November 7, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No